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Regretting: meaning, definitions and examples

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regretting

 

[ rษชหˆgrษ›tษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

expressing sorrow

Regretting refers to the feeling of sadness or disappointment over something that has happened or been done, especially a loss or missed opportunity. It often involves a sense of remorse for actions taken or not taken in the past. This emotion can lead to reflections on choices made and the desire to alter those decisions if possible. Regretting may also manifest in a strong desire to change the outcome of a situation.

Synonyms

lamenting, repenting, sorry for

Examples of usage

  • She is regretting her decision to quit her job.
  • He has been regretting his words ever since.
  • They regret not taking the chance when they had it.

Translations

Translations of the word "regretting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น arrependendo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคถเฅเคšเคพเคคเฅเคคเคพเคช เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช bereuen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menyesali

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐัŽัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ลผaล‚ujฤ…c

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅพŒๆ‚”ใ—ใฆใ„ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท regrettant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lamentando

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท piลŸmanlฤฑk duyarak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ›„ํšŒํ•˜๊ณ  ์žˆ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุฃุณู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ litovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ฤพutujรบc

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŽๆ‚”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obลพalujoฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ iรฐrandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉะบั–ะฝั–ะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒฌแƒฃแƒฎแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ peลŸman olmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lamentando

Etymology

The word 'regret' originates from the Old French 'regretter', which means to weep or mourn for. This term dates back to the Latin 'recrectare', meaning to cry out again or to lament. The concept of regret has historically been associated with feelings of sorrow and remorse, particularly in relation to actions or events that one wishes had occurred differently. Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to encompass a broad range of emotional responses to life's decisions and outcomes. The evolution of 'regret' reflects a common human experience, as people often grapple with the consequences of their choices, leading to feelings of sadness and longing for what might have been.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,664, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.